Birch Run in Pensacola

Birch Run

New construction · West Pensacola · ZIP 32526

D.R. Horton new construction off Nine Mile Road, minutes from I-10 and Navy Federal.

New constructionOff Nine Mile RoadNear Navy Federal
Live Market Pulse
48/100
Momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Birch Run is an actively building D.R. Horton community, so phase, floor plan, lot, and builder incentives set where a home lands; confirm current pricing and inclusions with the builder.
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Built fromLive Pensacola MLS data14 years of closingsLocal renovation analysisUpdated twice daily
LiveMarket PulsePensacola MLS
$425K
Median Price
36mo
Supply
25days
Avg DOM
Soft
Seller Leverage
$235/sf
Median $/Sqft
-6%
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Birch Run is a D.R. Horton new-construction community in a convenient west Pensacola location just off Nine Mile Road, with quick access to I-10, Navy Federal, schools, and medical. Third-party descriptions note homes from the low $300,000s to the low $400,000s with the Cali and Hayden plans. The read is standard new-build discipline, phase, lot, and incentives; lot selection is the lever."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Birch Run market snapshot (as of June 11, 2026): the median sale price is about $425K ($235 per sq ft), with homes averaging 25 days on market and 36.0 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market (limited data). Based on 1 recent closings in live Pensacola MLS data.

Birch Run is a D.R. Horton new-construction community in a desirable west Pensacola location, Escambia County (ZIP 32526), just off Nine Mile Road with convenient access to I-10, the Navy Federal campus, schools, medical facilities, and entertainment.

Third-party descriptions note homes ranging from the low $300,000s to the low $400,000s, built around two main floor plans, the Cali and the Hayden. As builder product, plans and pricing are set by D.R. Horton and move with phase and inventory.

Because it is actively building, lot choice is widest now, and the lot and phase you buy in drive resale as much as the floor plan.

The location is the value: it sits in the fast-growing northwest corridor anchored by the Navy Federal expansion and funded road projects.

Best for

  • Buyers who want new construction with a builder warranty
  • Navy Federal and Nine Mile-corridor commuters
  • Buyers who want current lot choice in a building community
  • Value-focused buyers who want a convenient location

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want an established, mature neighborhood
  • Buyers who want a waterfront or beach address
  • Buyers who want a large custom or estate home
  • Buyers who want an urban, walkable setting

How Birch Run is performing right now

48/100
momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
36Months of supplytight
1Median days on marketdays
0 : 3Under contract vs for salestrong demand
1Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+127%Median price since 2012appreciation
-27%Asking vs recent sold $/sqftroom to negotiate

Tight supply and strong demand favor sellers here. Homes still take about two months to sell, though, and with asking prices running above recent sales per square foot, a prepared buyer has room on anything overpriced. Reading each home against the real comps, not the headline trend, is where the edge is.

Live from Pensacola MLS, as of June 11, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Birch Run listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

8.6A- score
Momentum intelligence
Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in Birch Run buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Birch Run

Live MLS inventory for Birch Run. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.

Active and pending Birch Run listings as of 2026-06-11, priced high to low. Copyright© 2026 by the Multiple Listing Service of the Pensacola Association of REALTORS® This information is believed to be accurate but is not guaranteed. Subject to verification by all parties. This data is copyrighted and may not be transmitted, retransmitted, copied, framed, repurposed, or altered in any way for any other site, individual and/or purpose without the express written permission of the Multiple Listing Service of the Pensacola Association of REALTORS®. Florida recognizes single and transaction agency relationships. Information Deemed Reliable But Not Guaranteed. Any use of search facilities of data on this site, other than by a consumer looking to purchase real estate, is prohibited.. Tap any home to ask about it.

Listing locations from Pensacola MLS; lot type inferred from listing descriptions. Destination pins are approximate. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO. Flood, school, and commute overlays are on the roadmap.

The takeaway

Birch Run pairs new construction with a convenient west Pensacola location near Nine Mile Road, I-10, and Navy Federal.

Nine Mile Road shopping~5 min · daily needs
Interstate 10~5 to 10 min · regional access
Navy Federal campus~10 to 15 min · major employer
Downtown Pensacola~25 min · via I-10
Pensacola Int'l Airport (PNS)~20 to 25 min · east side
Pensacola Beach~40 min · via Gulf Breeze

Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact departure point. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

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Carrying cost · the no-CDD edge

No CDD bond means thousands less per year than newer master plans.

Typical CDD community~$2,500/yr
Birch Run (no CDD)$0/yr

Roughly $25,000 saved over 10 years in carrying cost, before resale.

Illustrative. NE Florida CDD assessments commonly run $1,500-$3,500+/yr and vary by community; verify per property.

Schools

15-Second Take
  • Escambia County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Confirm current ratings before relying on them
  • Private and parochial options nearby

Birch Run is served by Escambia County Public Schools. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high schools for any specific home, plus any magnet or choice options. Treat published ratings as a starting point, not the full story.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Birch Run address.

The takeaway

What is shaping value around Birch Run: the historic Navy Federal expansion, the funded Beulah I-10 interchange, and steady growth in the north and northwest Pensacola corridor. Each item is sourced and linked.

Recent Developments in Birch Run

Our read on what is being built around Birch Run, scored for direction, significance, and how close the effect lands. The full sourced timeline follows below.

Net OutlookBullishThe corridor's drivers point up: a major employer expanding nearby and funded road capacity. The watch items are condition on a varied stock and statewide insurance costs.

Navy Federal expansion nearby

Ongoing
BullishMajor impact
SignificanceRadius: Area

An employer growing toward roughly 10,000 area jobs anchors housing demand across the corridor.

$240M funded Beulah I-10 interchange

2024
BullishMajor impact
SignificanceRadius: Corridor

Funded interchange and I-10 widening improve regional access for the north and northwest corridor.

Steady corridor growth

Ongoing
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Area

Sustained corridor growth supports demand, with road projects addressing the added traffic.

Convenient access to jobs and shopping

Ongoing
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Area

Proximity to employment and retail keeps the buyer pool steady.

Varied housing stock

Ongoing
NeutralNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

A varied stock means condition and the lot, not a single standard, set pricing.

Florida insurance costs

Ongoing
BearishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Area

Rising statewide insurance is a carrying-cost factor to confirm early.

Direction, significance, and effect-radius ratings are Momentum's proprietary, qualitative read of the sourced items below, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific home.

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Birch Run, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated June 2026.

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  1. January 2024
    Employer

    Navy Federal expansion drives Pensacola-area growth

    Navy Federal Credit Union, the region's largest private employer, continued a historic expansion of its campus, with thousands of added jobs and capital investment reported near $1 billion. Why it matters: A major employer growing nearby anchors demand across the north and northwest Pensacola corridor. Source

  2. July 2024
    Infrastructure

    Beulah I-10 interchange gets $240M in state funding

    The Beulah Road and I-10 interchange project, with I-10 widening from the state line east, received $240 million in state funding, phased over several years. Why it matters: Funded road capacity improves access for the corridor Birch Run sits in. Source

Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.

If we were buying in Birch Run, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Compare lot and phase, not just floor plan. In a building community, the lot and phase drive resale as much as the model.

2

Get the builder incentives in writing. Rate buydowns and closing-cost help change quarter to quarter.

3

Confirm the HOA dues and whether a CDD applies, and verify the zoned schools by address.

4

Confirm the build timeline and warranty, plus what conveys with the home.

5

Cross-shop a peer, and weigh Navy Oaks nearby.

Best Buy
A well-positioned lot with current builder incentives
Biggest Risk
Overpaying for an interior lot in an early phase
Best Lot
Larger and perimeter lots over standard interior lots
Smart Timing
Confirm this quarter's builder incentives and phase pricing
The takeaway

On mobile, tap any heading below to open it. This is the home by home, lot by lot, club and renovation detail, organized so you can jump straight to what matters to you.

Community Details at a Glance

Birch Run is a D.R. Horton new-construction community in a desirable west Pensacola location just off Nine Mile Road, with convenient access to I-10, Navy Federal, schools, and shopping. Third-party descriptions note homes from the low $300,000s to the low $400,000s around two main plans, the Cali and the Hayden. As builder product, pricing and finishes move with phase and inventory, so the durable value is lot selection and how well you buy. The northwest corridor is anchored by the Navy Federal expansion and funded road projects. Confirm current dues, any CDD, and builder incentives directly.

The takeaway

Three honest price bands. Condition and lot, not the square footage alone, decide where a home lands.

The Entry Build
$425K to $425K

Smaller plans on standard lots, the value entry into the community.

Lowest entry
The Core Build
$425K to $425K

Mid-size plans on stronger lots with current builder incentives, the heart of the market here.

Most inventory
The Larger Home
$425K to $425K

The larger plans on the best lots in the community, the homes that should hold value best at resale.

Strongest resale

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

$425K to $425K
The Entry Build
Smaller plans on standard lots, the value entry into the community.
$425K to $425K
The Core Build
Mid-size plans on stronger lots with current builder incentives, the heart of the market here.
$425K to $425K
The Larger Home
The larger plans on the best lots in the community, the homes that should hold value best at resale.

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

15-Second Take
  • Renovation math decides the deal
  • Better lots and views resell strongest
  • Roof and HVAC age drive the insurance quote
  • Interior lots are where buyers overpay
Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

Most buyers overpay on interior lots in the back half of the community. A sharp renovation can distract you, but the weaker resale position follows the lot, not the finishes. We read the homesite before the kitchen.

New construction, convenient locationStrong
Near I-10 and Navy FederalStrong
Builder warranty and new systemsPositive
Fast-growing corridorPositive
Competing new-construction supplyManage it

Momentum analysis based on the community's structure, location, lot scarcity, and housing stock. Not a guarantee of future value.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

The strongest value pocket is usually a renovated home on a good lot priced just under the next tier up. Buyers chasing the single biggest house often pay top prices for what is really a renovation project.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Birch Run

15-Second Take
  • Calling the listing agent (who works for the seller)
  • Misjudging the renovation budget
  • Overpaying for an interior lot
  • Underbudgeting the carrying costs
  • Skipping the roof, HVAC, and systems check

The same five mistakes cost buyers the most in any market. Every one is avoidable with the right preparation before you tour.

The build is new and the location is convenient. The deal is won or lost on the lot, the phase, and the incentives you negotiate.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
7.9B · Buy Score
Resale Strength7.8/10
Renovation Risk9.0/10
Location Efficiency8.0/10
Long-Term Defensibility7.8/10
Carrying Cost Advantage7.6/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment based on the analysis on this page, on a 0 to 10 scale. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value or advice on a specific home.

Why our read on Birch Run is different.

Most pages on this community are an automated estimate wrapped in stock copy. This one is built from the live Pensacola MLS feed, fourteen years of closed sales, and a renovation-by-renovation read of what actually moves value here, lot by lot. No Zestimate, no guesswork.

Live Pensacola MLS feed14 years of closed salesRenovation-premium analysisLot-by-lot, no automated estimates
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty. A housing economist with a background in real estate investment banking at Deutsche Bank and consulting at Ernst & Young, who has built and analyzed Northeast Florida real estate from the ground up.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Where the value actually sits. Each home is shaded by its price per square foot (a value read, not just a price) and ringed by lot type, so you can see at a glance which pockets carry a real, durable premium and where a renovation play makes sense.

Value ($/sqft)
$261 value$401 premium
Lake / waterPreserveInterior

Fill = price per square foot; ring = lot type, inferred from listing descriptions. Sold homes are shown by realized $/sqft (lot type not always recorded). Asking and recent-sold figures from Pensacola MLS; for orientation, not an appraisal.

15-Second Take
  • Lot and phase drive resale, not just plan
  • Larger and perimeter lots hold value best
  • The Nine Mile and Navy Federal corridor anchors demand
  • Builder incentives change quarter to quarter
  • Buy the lot right and the rest follows

In an actively building community, the lot and the phase are what you cannot change later. A larger or perimeter lot is the durable advantage over a standard interior homesite next to builder inventory. Read the lot and the phase first, negotiate current incentives, and price the build against real comps rather than the builder's moving base price.

Birch Run in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want new construction off Nine Mile Road near I-10 and Navy Federal.
Biggest advantageNew homes in a convenient west Pensacola location minutes from I-10 and Navy Federal.
Biggest riskBuying the wrong lot or phase, or leaving builder incentives on the table.
Sweet spotA well-located lot bought with current incentives and a locked rate.
Avoid ifYou want an established neighborhood, a waterfront address, or a custom estate.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • New-construction HOA community off Nine Mile Road
  • Confirm current dues and any CDD
  • Minutes from I-10 and Navy Federal
  • Lot and phase drive resale value
  • Two main plans: the Cali and the Hayden

Birch Run is an HOA community; confirm the current dues, what they cover, and any builder-to-owner transition with the association or builder. Confirm whether a CDD applies per parcel.

Common-area maintenance and any community amenities; confirm exact inclusions in the current documents.

The takeaway

In Birch Run your lot, plan, and upgrades decide your number; we price against real comps, not the builder's moving base price.

Momentum listings (YTD)
97.98%
Sold-to-list ratio across our market for our agents, sellers keeping more of their price.
Market average (YTD)
96.73%
The broader metro average sold-to-list ratio over the same period.
Momentum days on market
64 days
Median days on market for our listings, faster sales mean less carrying cost and stronger leverage.
Market days on market
72 days
The broader metro median over the same period.

Sold-to-list and days-on-market figures reflect Momentum Realty listings versus our market average, year to date. Your home's result depends on pricing, condition, lot, view, and preparation.

In Birch Run, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Navy Oaks, a home priced to the community average instead of its true condition and view either leaves money on the table or sits. A renovated kitchen, newer roof and HVAC, and a golf or lake view all deserve to show up in your price, and a buyer pool reading renovation math needs to be shown why your home is worth it. We build that case with real comps and a pricing strategy for the current market.

What is your Birch Run home worth?

Get a no-obligation home value based on real comparable sales in Birch Run matched to your condition, lot, and view, not an automated guess. Tell us about your home and we will personally prepare your numbers and a pricing strategy. No obligation, no spam.

See the full Birch Run home value & selling guide, recent comps, fees, and 2026 timing →

Real comps, not a Zestimate.

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale prices in Birch Run year by year since 2012, from closed MLS sales. A long track record beats a single estimate, showing what this community has really done through rate cycles rather than what a model predicts.

Birch Run Market Scorecard

Strong buyer's market

Birch Run is currently a strong buyer's market. About 36.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $320,000, and homes go under contract in about 37 days.

36.0
Months supply
$320,000
Median list
$425,000
Median sold
$172
Per sqft
37
Days on mkt
3/0/1
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32526 ZIP is $282,036, about 20.7% below the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

Zoom out for the wider market: ZIP market scorecard.

Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Birch Run?
Birch Run is a D.R. Horton new-construction community in a desirable west Pensacola location off Nine Mile Road, Escambia County (ZIP 32526).
Who builds homes in Birch Run?
Birch Run is built by D.R. Horton. Plans, finishes, and pricing are set by the builder and move with phase and inventory, so confirm current options directly.
What do homes cost in Birch Run?
Third-party descriptions note homes from the low $300,000s to the low $400,000s. Confirm current base prices, lot premiums, and incentives directly with the builder.
Does Birch Run have an HOA?
Confirm the current dues, what they cover, the builder-to-owner transition, and whether a CDD applies.
Is Birch Run new construction?
Yes. It is an actively building community with completed and to-be-built homes. Confirm current availability and builder terms.
What schools serve Birch Run?
It is part of Escambia County Public Schools. School assignment is by address, so confirm the exact zoning for a specific home.
What floor plans does Birch Run offer?
Third-party descriptions note two main D.R. Horton plans, the Cali and the Hayden. Confirm the current plan lineup and availability with the builder.
Is there a CDD in Birch Run?
Confirm whether a Community Development District applies to a specific parcel as part of your due diligence.
Is Birch Run good for first-time buyers?
New construction with a builder warranty appeals to value and first-time buyers. Confirm the lot, plan, and incentives on a specific home.
How many homes are in Birch Run?
It is an actively building community, so the count grows over time. Confirm the current number of completed and available homes with the builder.
Is Birch Run a good investment?
New construction in a growing area supports the community. As with any new-construction market, the specific lot, phase, and how you buy drive the outcome; this is not a guarantee of future value.
What should I check before buying in Birch Run?
The lot and phase, the floor plan and inclusions, current incentives, the HOA dues and any CDD, school zoning, and a comparable-sales read.
Should I use the builder's agent to buy in Birch Run?
The on-site agent represents the builder. Bringing your own representation costs you nothing in most cases and gives you an advocate on price, incentives, lot selection, and the contract.
Buyers who want new construction with a builder warrantyExcellent fit
Navy Federal and Nine Mile-corridor commutersExcellent fit
Buyers who want current lot choice in a building communityExcellent fit
Value-focused buyers who want a convenient locationExcellent fit
Buyers who want an established, mature neighborhoodProbably not
Buyers who want a waterfront or beach addressProbably not
Buyers who want a large custom or estate homeProbably not
Buyers who want an urban, walkable settingProbably not

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Birch Run median home price history from 2012 to 2026 — chart by Momentum Realty
Median sale price in Birch Run, Florida by year (2012–2026). Source: Momentum Realty.
Photography on this page is sourced from active and recently sold MLS listings in this community and remains the property of the listing brokerage and/or photographer. Source: Listing data provided by the Multiple Listing Service of the Pensacola Association of REALTORS®. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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